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Rob's Bio

From Northern California, Rob is a fan of all sports. He's experienced the passion of the SEC, Raider Nation, and the raucous atmosphere of the 'We Believe' Golden State Warriors.

Like any fan, Rob has his favorites, but he strives to maintain objectivity when in any sports discussion. He doesn't get offended by differing views and attempts to express his without offending others, but without apology when he does.

A Navy Veteran and former Reactor Operator, Rob writes commentary on sports, politics, religion, and pop culture along with dabbling in short stories and poetry.

Rob writes for MVN.com on the Raiders (http://TFDSsports.com), the Sharks (http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks), and the Warriors (http://mvn.com/nba-warriors). His main focus is on the TFDS where he works tirelessly to inform Raider Nation on all of the latest stories and news of the Oakland Raiders .

Rob Writes About

The Short List facts and information about Rob Calonge

Favorite Athletes

Justin Fargas

Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aarons' home run record without steroids

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth

Unitas or Montana?

Neither

Pele or Maradona?

Pele

Tiger or Nicklaus?

C'Mon!! You know!

Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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  1. by James
    about 1 month ago

    Rob, thanks for the corrections in the Michael Bush article. Just to ask could you examine another one for me?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/53746-americas-forgotten-olympians

    Thanks again

  2. by Sean
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Rob,

    I am one of the two NFL community leaders here at Bleacher Report, if I haven't introduced myself to you yet, Hello!

    There will be a contest here at BR involving NFL writing. The format will divide the contestants into divisions where they will face off head-to-head each week and tally an overall record throughout the season.

    The matchups will be judged on number of reads. There will be a Community Leader assigned to each division to keep track of total reads and report on the winners and losers.

    I was wondering if you would be interested in assuming the role as head of a division?

    I'm really excited about this latest contest, so please get back to me as soon as possible!

  3. by Zander
    about 1 month ago

    Great to have you back Rob! Ready for some football?

    Keep up the great work,
    Z

  4. by Jeff
    2 months ago

    Hey Rob,

    I had a big smile on my face when I saw you name next to mine as a Raiders Community Leader. If you've any ideas as always I'm in. Something else that was pretty funny, I wrote an article on Michael Bush and this guy chimed in asking if he was ever going to see the field.

    Jeff

  5. by John
    3 months ago

    Hey

    just writing to tell you that I am no longer writing for Bleacher Report. I have embarked on several new ventures of my own and they are in direct conflict content-wise with BR.

    Two of my blogs (mrflushing.com and blognyg.com) have been incorporated into the Yardbarker network and and a third one - ny giant nation - is being run by sportsblognet.com

    I also bought into a sports video site that is in its infancy - smackcaster.com - which we are still developing....

    Rgds

    JF

  6. by Tim
    3 months ago

    Gotcha -- yeah, he definitely does do that. Front Runner suits him well.

    Have you seen the latest video by The Stephen A. Smith Heckling Society of Gentlemen?

  7. by Jake
    3 months ago

    thank you very much

  8. by Jake
    3 months ago

    visit my blog at bearsbacker.com
    thanks,
    Jake

  9. by Jeff
    4 months ago

    Rob,

    It's funny I went to Raidernews and saw the link and checked out the article. I enjoyed it and can't thank you enough. I can promise you this in the words of Lt. General Doulas McArthur in 1942 "I shall Return".

  10. by Jeff
    4 months ago

    Rob,

    I've written a few Raiders stories that I would like your take on.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23425-Oakland-Raiders-Improving-a-Defense

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23127-Darren-McFadden-Impact-Analysis

    You're a Raiders fan like myself so I doubt it will be any information that is new to you but I still want your take. I've also read your stories on this site as well as on MVN and your website. I've enjoyed every story. I also want to thank you in advance for your take.

    Jeff Little

  11. by Sean
    5 months ago

    When you're drafting that high, you can't worry about who's already on your roster. Your roster probably stinks. You have to draft the best guy. They had McFadden as the best guy. Therefore, it was a great pick.

    Besides, their runningbacks were all either hurt or drunks. I'm not banking anything on any of those guys. McFadden is going to be a fantastic player.

  12. by Sean
    5 months ago

    I sucked up my pride and put the Raiders in my list of draft winners.

    Congrats on getting McFadden. He makes your offense instantly better.

    Even if I would have taken Dorsey. :)

    -Sean

  13. by Sean
    5 months ago

    Hey, Rob

    View my analysis on the New Madden 09 and what I think of Favre in the cover, its pretty hilarious.

    Maybe even Pick of the Day worthy. Remember vote for it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/19892-Brett-Favre-Breaks-The-Madden-Curse-Or-Does-He--260408

  14. by Sean
    5 months ago

    Thanks for participating in Bleacher Reports’ official NFL mock draft.

    I posted the article in two parts. Right now, the formatting is a little screwed up, but between Ryan and myself, hopefully we’ll get that resolved soon.

    Anyway, check it out and let me know what you think. I think it came out pretty good.

    Thanks again for participating!

    -Sean

  15. by Sean
    5 months ago

    Just a reminder: The Official Bleacher Report Mock draft is on for Saturday at 2pm EST.

    To get into the chat room, just go here: http://breport.campfirenow.com/6b732

    All you have to do is enter your name. We'll start the draft as soon as everyone's logged in and ready.

    If you missed it, the teams for each participant were drawn last weekend and are posted below on your Bulletin Board.

    Looking forward to the draft. Should be fun!

    Thanks,
    Sean

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